HS Code 390521
6-digit classification for In Aqueous Dispersion, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Vinyl acetate copolymers : In aqueous dispersion
Also searched as: vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion, VAE emulsion, copolymer latex
Classification
How 390521 breaks down
Plastics and articles thereof
Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms
In aqueous dispersion
Short answer
What HS code 390521 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 390521 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for in aqueous dispersion; often searched as vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion, VAE emulsion, copolymer latex. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
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Covered products
What products fall under HS code 390521?
Buyers sourcing in aqueous dispersion from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 390521 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 390521
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 390521 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 3905
Other HS codes under 3905
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms". If 390521 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 390521: common questions
What is HS code 390521?
HS code 390521 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Vinyl acetate copolymers : In aqueous dispersion". The first two digits (39) are the chapter — Plastics and articles thereof — and digits 3-4 (3905) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 390521?
Common products classified under 390521 include vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion, VAE emulsion, copolymer latex and similar items matching in aqueous dispersion. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 390521?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 390521 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (390521) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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